Recommended for nursery and kindergarten sports days! Dance songs that will get kids excited

Playful Love Ai AiHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

[Together with Mother] Playful Love Ai-Ai ♪ | Tsukiuta | covered by UtaSta | video by UtaSta | Makes babies stop crying | Songs that make babies happy | Nursery rhymes | Children's songs

Let me introduce a warm, cat-themed song featured on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho.” Sung by Yuichiro Hanada and Maya Nagata, this piece charms with its bright, cheerful melody that depicts cats playfully frolicking together.

Since February 2025, it has been broadcast as the show’s “Song of the Month,” with the brother-and-sister singing duo transforming into cats and performing rhythmic choreography on the program.

Filled with the feelings of Hanada, a devoted cat lover who lives with five cats, this song is perfect for moving your body to the music together with your child!

I want to ride a vehicle.Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

I Want to Ride a Vehicle♪ With Mother | With Lyrics [Babies Delighted, Stop Crying, Laughing Dance, Song, Japanese Children’s Songs] Educational/Developmental for Infants and Toddlers covered by UtaSuta

A lively, vehicle-themed song has arrived! Sung by Yuichiro Hanada and Tamaa Nagata, this fun melody features 20 uniquely charming vehicles making their appearances one after another.

Its up-tempo, rhythmic style layered with light, friendly vocals makes it an irresistibly catchy track that will have you swaying along.

The broadcast began in November 2024, and the song is also included in the songbook “Takaromono” as of April 2025.

It’s a piece that children who love vehicles will adore—and parents can enjoy together with them.

Open your imaginations with your child and take flight into the world of all kinds of vehicles!

March of the RoadHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

[Okaasan to Issho] Road March ♪ | Tsukiuta | covered by UtaSta | video by UtaSta | Stops babies from crying | Songs babies enjoy | Nursery rhyme | Children's song | With choreography | Educational anime

A lively marching tune has arrived! Introducing the January 2025 “Song of the Month” from Okaasan to Issho, sung by Yuichiro Hanada and Maya Nagata.

Set to bright brass and snappy drum rhythms, this cheerful piece expresses the feeling of facing forward and moving ahead.

You can clap along to the rhythmic beat and move your body with a big smile.

It’s also included on the album “NHK Okaasan to Issho Latest Best: Hyu-rara Bun-bun!” so it can be enjoyed both at home and in childcare settings.

It’s a wonderful piece for the start of a new year, perfect for sharing the feeling of walking toward the future together with parents and children.

Let’s hang out!Hayami Kentarō

Let’s hang out!

2016 School Year Tega no Oka Kindergarten and Nursery School Sports Day – Junior Class

Atsuko Ono, the 21st “Uta no Oneesan” on NHK Educational TV’s “Okaasan to Issho,” made her debut with the song “Aou yo!” The composer is Kentaro Hayami, who was active as the 8th “Uta no Onii-san.” On the program, the big brother and big sister performed choreography that included waving their hands and stepping with their feet.

I think younger children look adorable just moving their bodies to the music.

By all means, try arranging the dance in different ways and enjoy it together.

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Shimajiro Ondo!Nojima Naoto

Shimajiro Ondo! [Shimajiro Channel Official]

It’s a fun ondō that makes your heart dance along to an energetic rhythm.

Born in March 2018, this song carries messages about the spirit of challenge, a sense of adventure, and the importance of life.

Children’s curiosity and positive lyrics are sung in Shimajiro’s gentle voice.

It’s used in the dance segment and ending of the TV show “Shimajiro no Wao!” and is loved by children at concerts and events nationwide.

There’s choreography that kids can dance to as well, making it a sure hit at nursery and kindergarten events! It’s a perfect song for parent-child bonding time or whenever you want to get moving together with children.

Choo Choo TRAINEXILE

EXILE / Choo Choo TRAIN

Choo Choo Train Easy Ver. [Let’s Dance Together!] #Choreography Video

Choo Choo TRAIN, the signature song by the dance and vocal group ZOO who were active in the 1990s, was featured in numerous commercials, including JR East’s “SKI SKI” campaign.

Many people will recognize the intro dance where you spin your body round and round.

It’s a danceable track with resonant electro synths.

The rhythmic tempo makes it enjoyable even for dance beginners! Let’s dance together in sync to the funky beat! You might discover new expressions in kids as they groove to this high-energy tune.

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Being human is niceSakushi: Yamaguchi Akari/Sakkyoku: Kobayashi Asei

It's Great to Be Human [Japanese Folktales] Children's Song ♪ Singing ♪ With Dance Moves

“Ningen tte ii na,” the beloved classic chosen as the ending theme for the anime Manga Nihon Mukashibanashi, has been cherished by generations.

The fresh, clear vocals of singer Yoshimi Nakajima and the chorus group Young Fresh resonate beautifully.

Its somewhat nostalgic and poignant melody tugs at the heart.

Pay attention to the lyrics that reflect the pure hearts of children.

With its slow tempo, it’s also recommended for children’s first sports day after entering nursery or kindergarten.

Try dancing to this song that lets you feel children’s growth.

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